Earth

Seen From Space: Sacred Rocks Of The Outback

[/caption] Is this a close-up of what's in that long forgotten plastic container you found on the back shelf of…

13 years ago

Report Earthquakes for Science!

We had a bit of a trembler here at Universe Today headquarters on Vancouver Island. According to the USGS, it…

13 years ago

It Turns Out Some Borders *Are* Visible from Space

[/caption] There is an oft-repeated and perhaps beautiful saying that you can't see political borders from space. Well, it turns…

13 years ago

Exploring Geomagnetic Substorms

[/caption] Every now and again, a sudden pulse of energy in Earth's magnetosphere just cuts loose. As a result, we…

13 years ago

First Image Captured by NASAs Jupiter bound Juno; Earth – Moon Portrait

[/caption] NASA’s solar powered Jupiter bound Juno orbiter has captured her first image - a beautiful portrait of the Earth…

13 years ago

Deadly and Destructive Path of Hurricane Irene seen in NASA Videos and Images

http://youtu.be/5Qz75kxR-0M NASA Video Caption: The Life of Hurricane Irene from the Caribbean to Canada from August 21 through August 29…

13 years ago

Explosive Phytoplankton Bloom Seen From Space

[/caption] Phytoplankton are tiny, microscopic plant-like organisms, but when they get together and start growing they can cover hundreds of…

13 years ago

Geodesy Is Alive And Well… And Splitting Hairs On Planet Earth

[/caption] When it comes to planet Earth, it's very important to know if we're growing or shrinking. While plate tectonics…

13 years ago

Ring Of Anti-Protons Found Encircling Earth

[/caption] When it comes to planets with rings, we know the answer: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. But new findings…

13 years ago

Got Drought? Just Tow in an Iceberg

[/caption] As an April Fool’s joke in 1978, Australian businessman Dick Smith claimed he was towing an iceberg from Antarctica…

13 years ago